“We’re envisioning that with our local teams as a fun extra way to add some extra excitement - something that could be unique when you come to our property,” said Dan Nita, regional president of Horseshoe Hammond’s parent company, Caesars Entertainment.
While Horseshoe Hammond will offer patrons the opportunity to bet on a wide variety of sports, it plans to focus on the Chicago teams - the Bears, Bulls, Cubs, White Sox and Blackhawks - offering additional betting opportunities that may not be available in Las Vegas. Patrons will be allowed to place a wager on college games, the summer and winter Olympics, professional sports’ drafts, and international soccer events such as the Spanish La Liga and French Ligue 1. With a retail sports book, individuals can place a wager in person at a betting counter or a kiosk in the casino, David Strow, spokesman for Blue Chip’s parent company, Boyd Gaming, said.īetting won’t always be limited to the outcome of a major U.S.
The casinos can offer wagering on 19 sports, including auto racing, darts and sailing, and watch the events unfold on big screen TVs in a comfortable, state-of-the-art setting within the casinos.įantasy sports betting is already allowed at the casinos.
